Mental health resources & therapy guides

Anti-anxiety meds: Types and their role in treatment

For people navigating an anxiety diagnosis, this article explains how anti-anxiety meds work, the types available, and how to find a psychiatric provider covered by your insurance.

Understanding aripiprazole’s side effects

Learn about aripiprazole, or Abilify, side effects, from common symptoms to serious risks, plus tips on safe use and when to seek medical help.

How long does it take for antidepressants to work?

Here’s what to know, including early changes, side effects, and when to contact a professional.

Psychiatrist vs. nurse practitioner: Which is right for you?

Not sure whether to see a psychiatrist or a nurse practitioner for mental health care? Learn the key differences in training, cost, availability, and scope of practice.

Childhood trauma in adults: Signs and coping mechanisms

Understand the effects of childhood trauma in adults, including emotional symptoms, relationship impacts, and evidence-based strategies for healing over time.

How to set healthy boundaries in your relationships

Learn how to set boundaries with confidence to protect your time, reduce stress, and build healthier personal and work relationships.

Recognizing and moving beyond relationship burnout

Relationship burnout can cause emotional distance and frustration. Learn the signs, causes, and ways to rebuild connection or move forward.

How to break codependency

Learn how to break codependency with practical steps, from setting boundaries to building self-esteem, and when to seek professional support.

How to heal from trauma: 9 strategies for moving forward

Healing from trauma takes time, and recovery is a process, not a race.

High-functioning anxiety: Signs, causes, and care

High-functioning anxiety is not an official diagnosis, but the experience is real. Learn what it looks like, what causes it, and how to find help.

What are healthy coping skills?

Wondering about the different types of healthy coping skills? This guide will break down clinically proven tools that can help you get through tough times.

Should I see a therapist or psychiatrist for anxiety?

Learn the key differences, treatment approaches, and how to choose the right mental health professional for your anxiety symptoms and needs.

4 types of therapy for anxiety

With many different therapy approaches, it can be difficult to understand their differences and how they support people with anxiety.

10 tips for talking to a therapist about anxiety

These expert-backed tips will help you open up, feel heard, and get the support you need.

Understanding anger issues, causes, and management

Learn what anger issues are, common signs and symptoms, causes, and practical anger management tips to build healthier ways of coping.

These are the signs and symptoms of depression

Understand depression and learn what the early signs are, discover how these manifest in different life stages, and how to treat it.

What to know about ADHD in adults

Learn about ADHD in adults, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, complications, and effective treatment strategies to manage daily life.

What’s the difference between anxiety and depression?

Here’s a clearer picture of both conditions so you can feel informed going into conversations with potential therapists.

What is an LCSW? Training, scope, and what they treat

Learn what LCSW stands for, how licensed clinical social workers are trained, what conditions they treat, and how to know whether one is the right fit for you.

How long are therapy sessions?

Understand how long therapy sessions are, what typically happens during an appointment, and the factors that can influence session length and structure.

Bookmark these helpful therapy questions to ask your therapist

Find helpful therapy questions for before and during therapy, ways to reflect between sessions, and common questions therapists ask early on.

What to expect from your first therapy session

Nervous about starting therapy? Learn what happens in your first session, how to prepare, and what to expect from your therapist.

Here’s how long therapy takes to work, according to research

Learn typical timelines, what can support progress, and how to know if you’re on the right track.

Types of mental health providers & how to find one

Discover the different types of mental health providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists — plus how to choose the right one and where to find them.

10 ways to tell your therapist isn’t the right fit for you

Working with the right therapist matters. Learn how to tell whether a therapy relationship is working for you — and how to move on when it’s not.

Wondering if you need a therapist or psychiatrist? Find the right provider for you

Confused about whether to see a therapist or psychiatrist? Headway outlines key differences, who each helps best, and how to find the right provider for you.